Tag: International Women’s Day
The George Hotel partners with Edinburgh College of Art on International Women’s Day
The George Hotel has opened up a competition for students at Edinburgh College of Art to paint a piece of history to mark the 200th anniversary of author Susan Ferrier's novel The Inheritance.The...
International Women’s Day – Liberal Democrats mark the day
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Beatrice Wishart says she will be marking International Women's Day by celebrating the achievements made towards equality and noted the challenges women and girls still face.Beatrice Wishart said: “On International Women's Day, first...
International Women’s Day 2022 – employers urged to ditch the gender bias
A woman director of Thomas & Adamson (T&A), an international property and construction consultancy with offices in Edinburgh has called on employers to look beyond gender when considering the best person for a job....
International Women’s Day – social enterprise produces card game to celebrate
A new card game produced by Invisible Cities, the social enterprise which offers employment to those who have experienced homelessness will celebrate International Women's Day on Monday.The social enterprise trains and employs people as...
Present generation select from past generations to celebrate International Women’s Day
Curators from Museums & Galleries Edinburgh have taken the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a selection of fascinating women from Edinburgh’s past in celebration of International Women’s Day 2021.Running from 8th – 12th...
International Women’s Day – sign up for event with Edinburgh City Libraries
Edinburgh Libraries have organised an online event, celebrating the power of women and writing which will take place on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021.They invite readers to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day...
International Women’s Day event with former Social Bite’s Alice Thomson
Business Gateway Edinburgh has unveiled plans for an online event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) and launch its 5th Women in Business (WIB) Growth Programme to help female entrepreneurs upscale their business. The free event...
#IWD2020 The women who run Edinburgh Trams
It's International Women's Day on Sunday and to recognise that we have spoken to the three women who run Edinburgh Trams.They are Sarah who is Operations Manager, Sinead, CAF Project Manager and Gail...
Top Three for International Women’s Day 2020
International Women's Day takes place on Sunday 8 March 2020.Now a worldwide celebration, there are many events taking place and here are just three of our top choices of what is going on...
#IWD The hidden history of women in literature
by Deidre Brock MPThroughout history there have been talented female writers, but rarely did they get a fair crack of the whip. All three Bronte sisters originally published under male pseudonyms, because, as...
Book your place at the Gliterary Lunch for International Women’s Day and World Book...
There is still time to book a place at the International Women's Day/World Book Day Gliterary Lunch in Edinburgh next month.The lunch will have some fabulous women writers in attendance to help celebrate these...
Women in Brewing Beer Fair Showcases Scottish Beer
With over 100 new breweries in the last ten years, there’s a lot of energy in the Scottish beer industry.Quality, innovation, and collaboration are flourishing as a result of this rapid growth.
Timed to coincide...
Some thoughts on International Women’s Day 2018
We asked some local politicians what they think about our progress towards gender equality on International Women's Day 2018. Deidre Brock SNP MP for Edinburgh North and Leith always has fairly strident views. She wrote:...
Police Scotland celebrate International Women’s Day
Police Scotland is celebrating International Women’s Day today with senior officers and staff members making a #PledgeForParity as a commitment to gender parity in the future.DCC Rose Fitzpatrick, ACC Kate Thomson and ACC Val...
‘Exquisite…#MakeItHappen’ exhibition for International Women’s Day
The photo collective ‘Not Finished Article’ (NFA) has chosen to celebrate International Women’s Day by creating a new work especially for a unique outdoor community art/installation space – the Bellfield Street phone box in...
International Women’s Day – speaking with Councillor Karen Keil
Councillor Karen Keil was first elected at the council elections in May 2012. She is a Labour councillor who represents Drum Brae/ Gyle Ward.What are you doing to celebrate International Women’s Day?I think I...
International Women’s Day – speaking to Councillor Lesley Hinds
What are you doing to celebrate International Women’s Day?I will be attending an International Women’s day event: Womankind Fundraiser at St Columba’s- by-the-CastleWhat is your job?Councillor for Inverleith and Convener of the Transport and...
International Women’s Day – speaking with Councillor Joanna Mowat
What are you doing to celebrate International Women’s Day?Nothing specialWhat is your job?Councillor for Edinburgh City Centre, Conservative Group whip and Transport and Environment SpokesmanWould you give us a quick version of your career...
International Women’s Day – speaking with Councillor Deidre Brock
What are you doing to celebrate International Women’s Day?I’m really looking forward to attending a conference the feminist organisation Engender will be holding in Glasgow on Friday March 7th - “Shaping Scotland’s future: women’s...
International Women’s Day – speaking with Councillor Angela Blacklock
Councillor Angela Blacklock is also known as Bailie Angela Blacklock and is the Labour Councillor for the Leith Walk Ward. What are you doing to celebrate International Women’s Day?I will be attending the Womankind fundraiser in EdinburghWhat...
International Women’s Day – Speaking to Councillor Norma Austin Hart
Councillor Norma Austin Hart is the Labour councillor on the City of Edinburgh Council representing Liberton/Gilmerton. She is also the Vice-Convener of the Culture and Leisure committee.What are you doing to celebrate International Women’s...
Two Edinburgh restaurants become ‘Women Only” – for International Women’s Day
Edinburgh’s award winning Italian restaurants Vittoria on the Bridge and La Favorita will play host to a ladies night with a difference tonight in order to raise money for one of the city’s top...
International Women’s Day What to see at The Museum of Edinburgh
As International Women's Day celebrates its 100th birthday, a popular exhibition charting the struggle to win the vote for women is entering its final weeks at the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate.Councillor Deidre...
Strange Theatre presents ‘Mother, à la carte’
This play should attract men, women, mothers young and old, groups of friends enjoying a mum’s night out, or anyone wanting to enjoy an entertaining lunch hour together. Grown up children may like to...
International Women’s Day 8th March 2011 – What’s on in Edinburgh?
Tuesday 8th March 2011 marks the centenary of International Women's Day.There are some events taking place in Edinburgh to mark the day - some on the day and some ahead of it - if...
Eleanor Macdonald Lecture 2011
Ladies, you might like to put this event in your diary. Women in Management celebrate their 40th anniversary with a lecture from Lady Susan Rice CBE, MD, Lloyds Banking Group Scotland entitled "The Future...
